Commercial Director (Engineering & Advanced Materials)

On behalf of our client, a company specializing in the development and manufacture of next-generation advanced materials, we are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Director to architect the company’s international growth roadmap and shape the future trajectory. The role encompasses identifying, structuring and converting long-term strategic opportunities into sustainable revenue streams.
This position can be based in Cyprus, or remote within Europe.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Define and execute a 3–5 year Business Development Strategy aligned with technology roadmap

• Conduct structured market and opportunity mapping

• Prioritize industrial verticals and geographic markets

• Implement and manage CRM-driven pipeline governance

• Lead high-level negotiations (MoUs, framework agreements, long-cycle contracts)

• Build and manage strategic industrial partnerships

• Oversee key accounts

• Contribute commercial input to EU/defence-funded projects

• Report structured KPIs to CEO and Board

Expected Deliverables

• Multi-year qualified revenue pipeline

• Signed strategic industrial agreements

• Defined go-to-market strategies

• Quarterly Board-level commercial reporting

Required Profile

• Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering degree + MBA or similar postgraduate qualification.

• Minimum 10 years of commercial experience in industrial sectors (aerospace, defence, marine, advanced manufacturing) across the EU or international markets.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus, tied to KPIs and measurable commercial milestones.

• Participation in long-term stock option plan (performance-based and milestone-linked)

• Provident Fund, insurance and relocation support

• Professional development budget

• International travel and exposure

Total compensation potential increases significantly upon achievement of defined strategic targets.